CompaniesSupport package for Kaikoura announcedBusinesses in quake-hit areas will be paid to keep on staff for at least eight weeks, the Govt says.17 Nov 12:08 AM
New ZealandLive: More evacuations in capitalQuestions are being asked about why key government buildings in Wellington have been impacted so badly, as concerns about more buildings emerge.16 Nov 11:01 PM
New ZealandQuake victims urged to dig own toiletsA further public health message has been issued for quake affected communities.16 Nov 09:50 PM
EmploymentGovt to announce relief for KaikouraAs Govt announces its relief package, Kaikoura businesses spell out what they need to survive.16 Nov 05:23 PM
New ZealandIsolated farms get first post-quake contactIsolated farms in distant parts of southern Marlborough will soon get their first face to face contact with authorities since the 16 Nov 06:53 AM
New ZealandPolice urge extra care on Lewis PassWest Coast police today advised motorists to take extra care when driving through the Lewis Pass and Maruia Valley on SH7 and SH65 as traffic numbers build up.16 Nov 02:25 AM
New ZealandPhoto ID required to use quake-zone SH1Police are checking that people have a legitimate reason to be in quake-hit areas.15 Nov 11:32 PM
New ZealandA picture of devastationNew aerial photos show there is much work to be done after Monday's 7.8 quake.15 Nov 10:38 PM
New ZealandMercy mission sparks rural quake effortA mercy mission into rural quake-hit Marlborough has led to donations for farming communities and offers of help.15 Nov 05:43 AM
New ZealandSchools close, exams disrupted due to floodingA number of schools have been closed due to flooding, affecting some students due to sit exams after afternoon.15 Nov 01:24 AM
New ZealandThe earthquake in picturesOur photographers and reporters share some of the images captured after yesterday's quakes.14 Nov 10:52 PM
New ZealandTruckie who escaped slip not in dog boxThe truck driver who narrowly escaped being buried in the quake won't be in the dog box for calling his boss before his partner.14 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandRichie McCaw rescues stranded touristsRichie McCaw, who has been airlifting stranded tourists out of Kaikoura, says the devastation from the air looks "pretty crazy".14 Nov 08:02 PM
New ZealandAnother evacuation in Clarence River areaMarlborough Civil Defence may evacuate six more people from the Clarence River area this morning.14 Nov 07:14 PM
New ZealandQuake latest: What you need to knowThe Clarence River has burst its banks, with residents being told to move to high ground immediately, as aftershocks continue to rock the country.14 Nov 04:37 AM
New ZealandMost schools to open tomorrowMost schools will open tomorrow, following hundreds of closures after the quake.14 Nov 03:48 AM
New ZealandMarlborough: Damage widespreadMarlborough Mayor John Leggett says property damage appears to be more widely dispersed across the district than during the previous Seddon earthquakes.13 Nov 08:38 PM
New ZealandExplained: The science behind the quakeScientists investigating the mechanics of the earthquake say it faulted in the same way the February 22, 2011, Christchurch Earthquake did.13 Nov 06:25 PM
New ZealandDeadly quake: 'Like being on a ship'Newstalk ZB listeners share their stories of the night.13 Nov 06:05 PM
New ZealandNCEA exams chaos after deadly quakeScholarship exams have been cancelled, but NCEA exams can go ahead in schools if they are not earthquake damaged, NZQA says.13 Nov 05:54 PM
New ZealandFirst the quakes, now the stormHeavy rain and wind is forecast to batter the upper South Island and lower North Island this afternoon.13 Nov 05:11 PM
New ZealandNight of quakes: Useful linksPrimary responsibility for civil defence emergency management at a local level rests with your local council.13 Nov 04:18 PM
New ZealandGerry Brownlee confirms casualtiesThere are casualties following this morning's quakes, acting Civil Defence minister Gerry Brownlee says.13 Nov 03:48 PM
New ZealandSunshine not set to last, MetService warnsIt's beginning to feel like summer in some parts of the country, with pohutukawa bursting into bloom. "People have been getting a 13 Nov 03:56 AM
New ZealandPatient dies after nosebleedDistrict health boards report bad stuff that happens to patients10 Nov 07:05 AM
New ZealandScott Watson supporters set up 0800 numberScott Watson has always claimed he is innocent of the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.02 Nov 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Pink shirt' assault victim halts caseA man who says he was severely beaten for wearing a pink shirt has halted police investigations after he decided not to make a formal statement.31 Oct 01:02 AM
New ZealandFree Scott Watson protest march to PictonA group of Scott Watson supporters today began a series of marches to highlight their case that he is wrongly imprisoned for the Marlborough Sounds murders.27 Oct 09:53 PM
TravelKia ora: d'Urville IslandElisabeth Easther dives into the history of the Marlborough Sounds' best kept secret.27 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandTruckie denies Queen's Birthday fatalA truck driver accused of causing a crash that killed a Christchurch father of three today pleaded not guilty.14 Oct 01:35 AM
New ZealandCancers left hidden by test changeChanges undermine value of national bowel screening programme, expert says.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan rescued after float plane crash landsA man has been rescued by helicopter after his float plane crashed in the Marlborough Sounds this evening. The Nelson Marlborough 06 Oct 08:54 AM
New ZealandDid Scott Watson kill Ben and Olivia?Despite law professor raising questions over perplexing Sounds double murder, convicted killer's father says "the system doesn't want to listen".03 Oct 08:23 AM
New ZealandTramper rescued from Marlborough bushA tramper has been rescued from the bush after spending a cold and wet night high on Mt Stanley in the outer Marlborough Sounds.24 Sep 11:05 PM
